Lookinglass

Lookinglass: AI Chat with Complete Transparency & Control

Take control of your AI experience with Lookinglass—the only chat app that gives you direct access to over 30 OpenAI models with complete cost transparency and privacy protection. Start free with $1 credit on sign-up—try any model risk-free. Guest mode lets you explore without signing in. No credit card required—all purchases via secure in-app payments. Designed for iPhone and iPad.

Why Lookinglass Stands Apart:
COMPLETE FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
• See the maximum cost for every message with live token estimates
• Pay-as-you-go wallet system—no subscriptions or hidden fees
• Flexible top-ups: 9 amounts ($1-$500). Bonus credits: 3% at $100, 5% at $200, 10% at $500
• Export detailed transaction history and track every interaction
• Choose between Fast and Reliable (Standard) or Smart Savings (50% savings) billing
• Spending alerts: set thresholds to prevent budget surprises
• True cost control: Only pay for what you use, when you use it

UNMATCHED MODEL ACCESS
• Model lineup: Over 30 OpenAI models including cutting-edge gpt-5.5
• Pro models: Access 6 distinct pro level models without an enterprise agreement
• Deep Research: variants available for o3 and o4-mini
• Web Search: real-time internet access on supported models
• Model flexibility: switch mid-conversation with transparent pricing for each
• Advanced controls: creativity levels, reasoning depth, response detail, and AI power level

TRUE PRIVACY PROTECTION
• All conversations stored locally on your device with AES-256 encryption
• Military-grade encryption at rest using Apple's CryptoKit framework
• We cannot see or access your chat content—ever
• Guest mode and Apple Sign-In with complete data isolation
• Only metadata and wallet balances stored remotely
• GDPR and privacy-compliant with no data collection or tracking

SECURE iCLOUD SYNC
• Optional iCloud sync keeps your data private and encrypted across devices
• All synced data remains in your Apple iCloud account—never shared with third parties
• Encryption keys stored securely in iCloud Keychain
• Sync includes: conversations, settings, and permanent memory
• Works seamlessly across all your iOS devices (iPhone and iPad)

SMART ORGANIZATION & CONTROL
• Chat threads: organize, archive, rename, pin, and manage multiple conversations
• Export conversations to text, markdown, or JSON
• Smart Memory: control how much conversation history your AI remembers
• AI Personality: customize responses with permanent memory preferences
• Voice-to-text for natural conversation flow

POWER USER FEATURES
• Creativity: from laser-focused precision to creative brainstorming
• AI Power: quick summaries or deep analysis
• Response Detail: concise answers or detailed explanations
• Live streaming responses or complete answers—your choice
• Advanced model controls for professional workflows

GLOBAL ACCESSIBILITY
• 5 languages supported: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, & Italian
• Localized interface for seamless international use

Perfect For:
Research projects, creative writing, email drafting, coding assistance, learning new topics, brainstorming sessions, or intelligent conversation. Lookinglass works immediately—no setup required.

Why Choose Lookinglass?
Unlike other AI apps that lock you into subscriptions and limited models, Lookinglass gives you direct access to OpenAI's full model lineup with complete transparency about what you're paying for. Access all 6 pro models without enterprise contracts—just pay for what you use. Your conversations stay 100% private on your devices, while optional iCloud sync keeps everything in your personal Apple account.

Complete Control:
Your AI. Your data. Your privacy. Your budget.
Start chatting in seconds. No subscriptions. No surprises. Complete control.

EULA: https://lookinglass.ai/eula
Privacy: https://lookinglass.ai/privacy